A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9582417 Details
Epoch: 450 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 109141775 epoch_slot_no: 104975 block_no: 9582240 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 5780 time: 2023-11-23 02:54:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb992c69a1a952c9f3c81fb4c9e7a887d7d832ba753c81b9a018d095ae21a22faBlock Operator
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